NHL

A first for the National Hockey League will happen on Wednesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche meet for the Stanley Cup Finals. What Happened: For the first time in NHL history, and only second time in the history of the four major U.S. sports, two teams that don’t...

The Denver Broncos are breaking records this week off the football field. The National Football League franchise is being sold to an ownership group that includes Rob Walton, one of the heirs of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), for a reported $4.65 billion. The sale price tops the $2.4 billion price tag...

Superstitions are not rare in sports, often time athletes eat the same meal before games or stick to a regimented routine to maintain continuity. Tiger Woods famously only wears red on Sundays, Michael Jordan wore his University of North Carolina college basketball shorts under his Chicago Bulls...

Residents of Ontario, Canada ages 19 and up could officially bet on sports online and participate in online gaming beginning Monday.  Here’s a look at how the market sizes up and some of the largest players in the territory. What Happened: Ontario is now offering online sports...

The list of companies ending or suspending business in the country of Russia is growing. One sector that has been relatively silent on making any changes in the video game sector. Here’s what one company is doing and what Ukraine would like the industry to do. Playstation and Xbox Called Out...

For the first time ever, a National Hockey League is valued at $2 billion in the annual valuation rankings from Forbes. Here’s what the valuation estimate and recent acquisition activity in the space could mean for the owner of the Rangers, which is publicly traded. What Happened: The average...

Professional sports have invaded Las Vegas and more could be on the way. The National Football League and National Hockey League have teams that call Vegas home. Could Major League Baseball be next? What Happened: The Oakland A’s are seeking to get a new stadium built to replace the Oakland...

NBA star LeBron James has played for three NBA teams and has had $1 billion in career earnings including salary and endorsements. He can now add another title to his resume: National Hockey League (NHL) team owner. What Happened: A rumored deal between the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL...

A National Hockey League team is entering the non-fungible token space with a partnership announced Tuesday morning. What Happened: The New York Islanders are partnering with UBS Arena Partners to sell NFTs on the Orange Comet Marketplace. Orange Comet is a premium NFT platform powered by the...

The rise in valuation of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares has increased the wealth of its CEO, generating some incredible stories of just how rich Elon Musk is. The latest figure and what it means may shock you. What Happened: Musk is worth $287 billion as of Oct. 26. The figure from the Bloomberg...

The National Hockey League season kicked off the 2021-22 season on Oct. 12 with a double header of televised games. The games had record viewership and highlighted the potential success for the league this season. Here is a look at 7 stocks to watch during the 2021-22 NHL season. 1. Walt...

A leading ticketing marketplace announced a SPAC merger Wednesday. The SPAC Deal: SeatGeek announced a SPAC merger with RedBall Acquisition Corp (NYSE: RBAC) valuing the company at an enterprise value of $1.35 billion. Executives involved in the deal have experience across all four major U.S....

Fresh off the start of the 2021-2022 National Hockey League season, the league announced a new official sports betting partner. What Happened: DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) was announced as an official partner with the NHL for sports betting, iGaming and daily fantasy sports. The partnership...

A pro sports league is launching an NFT platform and marketplace to give fans a new way to enjoy the sport and connect with players. What Happened: The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) announced a new non-fungible token marketplace called KHL.cards. The NFT marketplace is developed exclusively...

The surge in sports betting platforms and states where it is legal has created a huge market opportunity for companies that operate in the growing sector. One such company will test the public markets with an IPO scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Sportradar IPO: Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) is...